MacBook, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro accessories

Here's my list of must-have accessories for this popular mobile notebook. All of these are products that I rely on daily to get my work done, and all have been field tested for durability and reliability.

Updated March 2016.

Published: March 16, 2016 -- 22:07 GMT (15:07 PDT)

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MOS Pack

Want a backpack where you don't have to take your devices out to charge? The MOS Pack is for you!

The MOS Pack features a built-in charging station and internal cable management so you can charge everything without taking it all out of your backpack.

Very rugged, very useful!

Price: $149.95

Published: March 16, 2016 -- 22:07 GMT (15:07 PDT)

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Kanex Bluetooth MultiSync keyboard

Take multi-tasking and staying connected to a next level. Want a bigger Mac keyboard? Looking for a Bluetooth Mac keyboard that can do triple duty--or more? The Kanex MultiSync Mac Keyboard is wireless, full-sized and can be shared among multiple devices with the push of a button. Reply to a text on your iPhone, take notes on your iPhone, and type away on your Mac--all from the same keyboard.

Price: $45.

Published: March 16, 2016 -- 22:07 GMT (15:07 PDT)

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IRISCan Anywhere 3 WiFi portable scanner

Portable document scanning when on the move!

Ultra-compact, lightweight, and portable, the battery-powered IRIScan Anywhere 3 Wifi scanner lets you scan documents, contracts, business cards, receipts, and more no matter where you are.

Price: $129.

Published: March 16, 2016 -- 22:07 GMT (15:07 PDT)

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Amped Wireless Titan-Ex

The Amped Wireless Titan-Ex is the most powerful Range Extender available. Built with a 1GHz Dual Core Processor, 14 high power amplifiers, and 4 high gain antennas, the TITAN-EX delivers superior Wi-Fi performance and up to 14,000 sq ft of coverage.

OWC Envoy Pro EX

Apple charge an arm and a leg for storage, and even if you decided to give your wallet a good workout and spring for the 1TB option it still doesn't feel like enough, especially if you're into photography or video.

Small, thin, light, beautifully designed, and packed with super-fast storage, this external flash drive is ideal for any professional looking to augment the internal storage. And despite being an external drive, the OWC Envoy Pro EX is fast enough to keep up with the most demanding of tasks.

Price: Starting at $219 for 240GB.

Published: March 16, 2016 -- 22:07 GMT (15:07 PDT)

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Seagate Backup Plus Slim

The Seagate Backup Plus Slim offers 2TB of storage in a sleek and protective metal finish is available in classic black, silver, red or blue.

Price: $89.99

Published: March 16, 2016 -- 22:07 GMT (15:07 PDT)

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Anker PowerCore 20100

The Anker PowerCore 20100 is a beast of a portable power pack. It has enough power to charge an iPhone 6 seven times, a Galaxy S6 five times or an iPad mini twice.

It also features an output of 4.8 amps which provides enough power to simultaneously charge any combination of devices at full speed.

Price: $40.

Published: March 16, 2016 -- 22:07 GMT (15:07 PDT)

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OWC Thunderbolt 2 Dock

You want ports? You got them! The OWC Thunderbolt 2 Dock is a single sleek dock is home to a vast array of ports:

2 x Thunderbolt 2

5 x USB 3.0 (including two high-power ports for fast-charging devices such as smartphones and tablets)

1 x FireWire 800

1 x Gigabit Ethernet

1 x HDMI 1.4b with 4K display support

1 x 3.5mm audio input / mic

1 x 3.5mm audio output / headphone

Price: $229.

Published: March 16, 2016 -- 22:07 GMT (15:07 PDT)

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StarDock Thunderbolt 2 Dual-Monitor Docking Station

The StarDock Thunderbolt 2 Dual-Monitor Docking Station for laptops is one of the first Thunderbolt 2 docks to support dual DisplayPort video output. With 20 Gbps data throughput, it lets you connect up to 12 devices to your MacBook or laptop, without sacrificing system performance.

Price: $350.

Published: March 16, 2016 -- 22:07 GMT (15:07 PDT)

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Apple Magic Mouse 2

Sometimes the trackpad on the MacBook just isn't up to the job and you need to resort to a mouse. What better mouse to compliment your MacBook than the Magic Mouse 2.

Reversible Connector - The USB-C connector is completely reversible, so you'll never have to worry about plugging it in incorrectly.

Price: $35

Published: March 16, 2016 -- 22:07 GMT (15:07 PDT)

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Snuglet

I think that the MagSafe connector found on the MacBook is amazing - except for when it isn't. Sure, it's saved my MacBook from hitting the deck several times, but it's sometimes just a little too sensitive, and the connector can shift slightly and prevent the system from charging.

It might look like a small bit of metal, but in fact it's a precision engineered component designed to give the MagSafe connector a little more friction so it stays in place a little better, but not so much that the MacBook hits the floor when you trip over the cord.

Price: $15.

Published: March 16, 2016 -- 22:07 GMT (15:07 PDT)

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SpiShutter

SpiShutter is an easy, discrete way to ensure your privacy by shielding your MacBook's webcam.

Nifty MiniDrive

The Nifty MiniDrive makes use of the MacBook's SD card slot to add to additional storage space.

Price: From $35.

Published: March 16, 2016 -- 22:07 GMT (15:07 PDT)

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iSeries 1813-5 Waterproof Laptop Case

When I initially switched to the MacBook Pro, I had concerns about its robustness. As it turns out, Macs are pretty resilient, but I still don't feel like taking chances with such an expensive bit of kit when I'm out and about.

This simple adapter connects to the MacBook's power bring to create a spare high-speed charging USB port, ideal for iPhones, iPads and others power-thirsty devices.

Price: $35.

Published: March 16, 2016 -- 22:07 GMT (15:07 PDT)

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ChargeTech Portable Power Outlet

One of the downsides of owning a powerful system like the MacBook Pro is that it's hard on battery life. Sure, if all I want to do is browse the web then the battery will last an entire working day, but fire up Photoshop or Lightroom and the battery starts to take a real hit.

3TB AirPort Time Capsule

The simplest, fastest, least-fuss way to back up a Mac. For a single system this might be overkill - unless you value your data - but if you have multiple Macs, this is a no-brainer solution to the problems associated with backing up.

Price: $399.

Published: March 16, 2016 -- 22:07 GMT (15:07 PDT)

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NewerTech Wireless Aluminum Keypad

This might not seem like a must-have, but if you have to type a lot of numbers using your MacBook's keyboard, it'll quickly start to feel like one.

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Amped Wireless Titan-Ex

The Amped Wireless Titan-Ex is the most powerful Range Extender available. Built with a 1GHz Dual Core Processor, 14 high power amplifiers, and 4 high gain antennas, the TITAN-EX delivers superior Wi-Fi performance and up to 14,000 sq ft of coverage.